Exchange celebrates Air Force’s 79th Birthday with nearly $9,000
DALLAS – The Air Force turns 79 on Sept. 18, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating with 22 sweepstakes featuring more than 140 prizes valued at nearly $9,000.
“The Air Force’s legacy is built on the service of extraordinary Airmen and the support of their families.” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange’s Senior Enlisted Advisor. “As the Air Force celebrates 79 years of excellence, the Exchange is proud to recognize their legacy and partnership and thanks the Air Force community for all it does.”
From Sept. 18 through Oct. 17, authorized Exchange shoppers ages 18 and older can enter at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes. No purchase is necessary.
Prizes include: • Elite Survival deluxe garment bag, $289 value (one winner) • Bear & Son Blackhawk Hornet G10 Sideliner pocket knife, $99 value (five winners) • Black Diamond Equipment Storm Ops 450 headlamp, $49.95 value (five winners) • My Medic MyFAK large medical kit, $269.95 value (one winner) • Police Security Skylar-R rechargeable flashlight, $99.99 value (one winner) • Police Security Twin Power headlamp, $34.99 value (one winner) • Dark Energy plasma lighter, $29.99 value (25 winners) • Revision Eyewear Hellfly ballistic photochromic sunglasses, $104 value (five winners) • Spec Ops Better BDU belt, $27.95 value (10 winners) • Outdoor Research Ironsight II gloves, $30.95 value (10 winners) • PGUSA tactical backpack, $105 value (five winners) • Klean Freak body wipes, $99 value (five winners) • Groove Life Hero flag belt, $55.95 value (five winners) • Nite Ize Radiant RH1 PowerSwitch headlamp, $27.95 value (10 winners) • Rite in the Rain Rough Water Tech Pouch, $27.95 value (20 winners) • Mechanix Wear Adult Original gloves, $44.95 value (10 winners) • Otis Ripcord deluxe gun care kit, $19.95 value (15 winners) • Nester Hosiery Americana crew socks, $14 value (25 winners) • Duke Cannon Field Provisions minikKit, $39.99 value (10 winners) • DripDrop Fast Hydration original variety pack, $34 value (25 winners) • Dasco Men's boot socks, $11 value (25 winners) • StopBox Pro Firearm Security rustic flag, $159 value (five winners)
The sweepstakes is open to all authorized Exchange customers 18 years or older. No purchase is necessary to win. Department of War and Coast Guard civilians and retirees and honorably discharged Veterans who have confirmed their eligibility to shop online may also enter. Veterans can visit https://publicaffairs-sme.com/Community/veterans#pa to learn more about their shopping benefit. DoW civilians can visit https://publicaffairs-sme.com/Community/dodcacbenefits.
Shoppers can find additional Air Force birthday savings at BXs and PXs as well as ShopMyExchange.com. Visit ShopMyExchange.com/savings-center/weekly-ads to view weekly sales flyers.
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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 60th-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In FY 2025, the Exchange generated $307 million for military Quality-of-Life programs. In the last 10 years, the Exchange has generated $2.4 billion in dividends to Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a nonappropriated fund entity of the Department of War and is directed by a Board of Directors. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http://www.shopmyexchange.com or follow us on X at https://x.com/shopmyexchange.
Media Notes: For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact TSgt Marco Gomez, 214-312-3830 or gomezmarco@aafes.com.
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